The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-11
NORTH INDIANA M. E. CONFERENCE.
Remarks by Chaplain McCabe and Bishop
HurSt-Meetings of Missionary Societies.

Specia1 to the Indianapolis Journaa.
MARION, April 9.-Last night was devoted to
the missionary anniversary.
After the opening services the report of the
treasurer was read, showing the collection by
districts as follows Fort Wayne 81, APO; Goshen
81 COL; Warsaw, 81. 695; Kokorlo, 81, Ala; Muncie
$780, Richmond, $780, total for the year.
$9,95S.
Chaplain McCabe was then introduced and de-
livered one of the best missionary addresses ever
listened to- The Chaplain sang ''The World is
Growing Better" etc. He said he felt nervous
in the presence of such an audience. If hecould
only get grip of the Masters hand he could do
something. To him it was pleasing thought
that Jesus so often spoke of His own kingdom.
Do we believe it will ever comet He wants II
believe in the conversion of the world to God"
put into our creed. He would be glad if any
thing would come on the church to break The
spell of indifference to the worlds conversion.
He thought the best way to make men better
was to tell them Of what God was ready to do for
them. We need million dollars for our own
country
He was followed by Bishop Hurst who gave
some account of what he saw of the mission
work in Europe also in India and Mexico Diaz,
President of Mexico, a ful-blooded Aztec In
country are the enemies of country. The
Protestants are our friends and helpers If your
missionaries are disturbed anywhere in our coun-
try let me know, and l will send regiment of
soldiers tc protect them"
Devotional services of half an hour were con-
Quoted by Rev Dsbro.
At 800 o'clock Bishop Hurst took the chair
The minutes were read and approved, and con-
ference proceeded to business.
The following committee on correspondence
between Rev. Pierce and DIR. Robinson were APP
pointed: NJ Mahin. c. E. Disbro, A. Green
man. n. Gillian, NJ. S. Metts, H. L. Meek and G.
Rev. Mott was continued in the superanuated
relation. Rev Rush was made effective Rev.
Lacy was continued supernumerary. Rev. w.
H. Pierce was made effective Rev. Lewellen
was continued a supernumerary.
The following visitors were then introduced:
DR.. Bayliss, editor Western CHRISTIAN Advocate;
DR.. Rush. agent Freedmans Aid Society, called
Chattanooga" by the Bishop; Dr. Wood, Dr..
Hunt DR.. Gillett. DR.. Duston and DR.. S. l..
Bowman, of DePauw University
When Chaplain McCabe was introduce&G
song was called for He RESPONDED by singing
Papa, What Would You Take for Meg' to tho
great satisfaction of the conference.
DR.. Bayliss addressed the conference, and said
che had received very few adverse, but many
very complimentary criticisms on his conduct of
the Western Christian Advocate" DIR. Bayliss
thought Chaplain McCabe was the greatest man
in church to-day, but the Advocate has helped
to make him great
The Bishop put in few words commendatory
of the Advocate.
DR.. Gillett, of the Sunday school Union. pre-
sented the interests of the union. especially in
the South. He said that the colored people need
and must have the Sundays school, and the moral
culture which it gives.
DR.. Hunt addressed the conference, and said
that the Society had placed $40. 900 in the hands
of our Methodist missions in Germany for the
distribution of Bibles. Though not denomina-
riafv fhn a 10
supported by the NJ. E. Church, and is aiding
the church, especially in the foreign mission
field.
Rev vigus, of this conference. is now general
agent for the State of Indiana. DR.. Hunt asked
the conference to aid him in his work.
The following Candidates for admission into
the annual conference. VIZ: James A. Beatty. l..
NJ Krider, G. S. V. Howard, Eli Davis, A. L.
Forkuer, and ". W. Brown, were called for
ward questioned and addressed by the Bishop.
The Bishop said, "We want decided Method
lists in our pulpit, men of backbone, not of girls
tle," men sound in the faith. and pure in life.
They were all admitted into full connection
in the conference, and elected to deacons orders,
except Eli Davis, who was continued on trial.
| The following candidates for local deacon's
orders were elected: Samuel Barron, James NJ.
Lewis, Charles Fribley, Thomas T. Hacker, and
John NJ. Smith.
| The following travelling preachers were elected
| to elders orders j. W. Singer. Andrew G.
Gruber. Mitchell S. Marble, Thomas D. Tharpe
| j. n. McCurdy. and W. Taylor.
John B. Aleman being already elder, was
| advanced. and Albert A. Pittnger was con-
tnued, not having passed satisfactory exami
nation.
William T. Prather, local preacher, was
elected to elders orders.
The stewards presented report of the basis
/ of allowance for conference claimants, which was
recommitted for further consideration by the
| stewards.
The case of Rev. Meridith was reported to the
board of stewards: also, the of Mrs. Baker
After singing by Chaplain McCabe, conference
adjourned until 2 P.
! This afternoon was devoted to the annual
meeting of the missionary societies. The
| Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at
p NJ. Mrs. c. G. Hudson presiding.
Mrs Miller announced awake, Awake the
Master" which was sung with hearty spirit
| and enthusiasm.
The Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. c. G.
Hudson, and PRAYER was offered by Mrs Cone
The annual address was delivered by Mrs
| Baker, of Michigan, which abounded in interest
ing facts and useful information
The collection taken I'D amounted to $24 81,
and the service closed with Il know that my Re-
deemer liveth." sung by Mrs c. H. Brown
The Womans Home Missionary Society con-
vened Immediately afterward and was presided
over by Mrs r. S. Reed.
PRAYER was offered by Miss Drake. Of North
| Manchester.
read the reports for the past year, which were
| followed by instructive remarks.
| Miss Drake, of North Manchester, delivered
the annual address, and was followed by Mrs.
Reed.
The collection raised amounted to $40 80.
The exercises closed with song by Chaplain
McCabe, THE World is Growing Better"